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Oil Pan: Installation

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  1. Before installing oil pan, remove old liquid gasket from mating surface using a scraper.
    • Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block. 
    • Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt hole and thread. 
      Fig 1: Removing Old Liquid Gasket From Mating Surface Using Scraper
      G02032162Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Apply sealant to front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
    Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Front Cover Gasket And Rear Oil Seal Retainer Gasket
    G02032163Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Cover Gasket And Rear Oil Seal Retainer Gasket
    G02032164Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of aluminum oil pan.
    • Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent. Refer to  RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS  . 
      Fig 4: Applying Bead Of Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Aluminum Oil Pan
      G02032165Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Apply liquid gasket to inner sealing surface as shown in figure.
    • Be sure to apply it inside to all bolt holes. 
    • Be sure to apply it to part A at [4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in)]. 
    • Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating. 
      Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gasket To Inner Sealing Surface
      G02032166Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install O-rings, cylinder block and oil pump body.
    Fig 6: Installing O-Rings
    G02032167Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install aluminum oil pan.
    • Tighten bolts in numerical order.
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil. 
  8. Install plug to rear right of aluminum oil pan.
    • Plug position is under No. 10 bolt in the figure.
      Fig 7: Tightening Oil Pan Bolts In Numerical Order
      G02032168Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install the four engine-to-transmission bolts. For tightening torque, refer to INSTALLATION (AUTO) OR INSTALLATION (MANUAL) .
    10. Fig 8: Installing Four Engine-To-Transmission Bolts
    G02032169Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
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